Computers and digital devices have certainly transformed the way the average worker completes their daily tasks, but they also pose a hidden danger to our eyes, one that many digital device users are simply unaware of. With so much time being spent in front of computerized screens--be it in front of the laptop or the iPhone--device users are increasingly suffering at the hands of what eye care professionals call Computer Vision Syndrome. New research out from the firm VSP Vision Care shows that a big chunk of eye care patients today complain of the common symptoms attached to the syndrome. "Computer Vision Syndrome is a major problem for Americans," said Dr. Nate Bonilla-Warford, an eye doctor and a VSP provider. “We are seeing patients uncomfortable in the workplace with neck pain, headaches, eye strain, blurred vision, etc. that could easily be avoided. It's important for people to discuss their digital usage with their eye doctor and make sure they are getting annual eye exams." Channel Insider takes a look at the study's findings and three important ways that doctors such as Bonilla-Warford recommend to prevent your screens from killing your vision.
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People today spend an average of six hours a day in front of a digital device.
American workers alone spend in excess of 200 billion hours per year in front of digital screens.
33 percent of eye doctors surveyed reported that at least one-third of their patients suffer from symptoms of digital device-related vision problems, commonly known as Computer Vision Syndrome.
Eye strain is the most common symptom of Computer Vision Syndrome, suffered by 82 percent of patients.
74 percent of patients with Computer Vision Syndrome also experience dry or irritated eyes
Fatigue is another very common symptom of Computer Vision Syndrome, afflicting 70 percent of patients.
And 61 percent of those with Computer Vision Syndrome also suffer from headaches.
Two in three eye doctors say that 20 percent or fewer of their patents even know what Computer Vision Syndrome is.
Vision pros estimate that workers affected by the syndrome can see as much as a 20 percent drop-off in productivity.
Steps to Prevent Computer Vision SyndromeRemember to Blink!: Eye doctors estimate that the average person blinks two to three times less often than normal when looking at a computer or hand-held device. Concentrating on blinking more often will help bathe your eyes with therapeutic tears.
Steps to Prevent Computer Vision SyndromeAdhere to the 20/20/20 Rule: If you're at the computer all day, try to spend 20 seconds looking at something 20 feet away every 20 minutes or so to let your eyes rest for a moment.
Steps to Prevent Computer Vision SyndromeAdjust Your Lighting: Poor lighting is one of the top triggers for Computer Vision Syndrome. The pros suggest you keep bright lighting overhead at a minimum and instead position a desk lamp to shine a lamp on the desk, rather than at you. It is also important to position the screen in a way that reduces reflections and glare from windows and overhead lights.
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